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Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira1, Rosane Lowenthal2, Alexia Rattazzi3
1Developmental Sciences Graduate Program, Center for Research on Childhood and Adolescence, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo 01302-907, SP, Brazil.
Brain Sciences
|October 25, 2024
Summary
Irritability is a key trigger for emotional outbursts (EOs) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding these EOs and their triggers is crucial for monitoring ASD mental health.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Emotional dysregulation (ED) is linked to emotional outbursts (EOs) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- EOs manifest differently across individuals and cultures, influenced by contextual factors.
- Latin America presents a diverse cultural landscape for studying ASD-related behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the profile of emotional outbursts (EOs) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across Latin America.
- To identify clinical, emotional, and contextual factors associated with the onset and frequency of EOs in this population.
- To explore cultural variations in EO expression among children with ASD in the region.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, cross-cultural study conducted from 2023-2024.
- Involved 689 children with ASD (mean age 8.7 years) from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.
- Utilized the Emotional Outburst Questionnaire (EOQ) for data collection.
Main Results:
- The most frequent EO types were 'behavioral indicators of emotion' (52.0%), 'increased motor activity' (28.3%), and 'non-speech vocalizations' (27.6%).
- Other identified EO types included 'mild verbal aggression' (23.8%) and 'avoidance' (21.5%).
- Irritability, bad mood, or having a bad day significantly increased the likelihood of EOs.
Conclusions:
- Irritability is a significant trigger for EOs in children with ASD.
- This finding underscores the importance of monitoring irritability in the mental health care of children with ASD.
- Recognizing and addressing irritability can help manage EOs and improve overall well-being.
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